Picture: A councillor in Matlosana Local Municipality, Sello Molefi/Facebook
By STAFF REPORTER
16 February 2026 – A man (35) is expected to briefly appear at Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court for murder. This comes after he is accused of killing ANC councillor in Matlosana Local Municipality, Sello Molefi (46). On 13 February 2026, at approximately 5:35am, the police were alerted to an incident outside a tavern in Voortrekker Street in Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD).
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said upon arrival at the scene, the police found the body of Molefi lying on the ground with a stab wound on the neck. Myburgh said emergency medical personnel were summoned and subsequently certified the victim dead at the scene.
“A multi-disciplinary investigation was immediately launched by members of the Potchefstroom Anti-Gang Investigation Unit, Klerksdorp Detectives, and the Provincial Organised Crime Unit. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was allegedly stabbed during an argument reportedly linked to a dispute over a girlfriend,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has noted the swift arrest of a suspect. Naidoo commended the coordinated efforts of the investigating teams for their prompt response and professionalism in ensuring that the suspect was brought before the law without delay.
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